By Scarlett Smout, PhD Candidate (under examination) and Research Associate at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health & Substance Use and Australia's Mental Health Think Tank, University of Sydney
Katrina Champion, Senior Research Fellow & Sydney Horizon Fellow, The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use and School of Public Health, University of Sydney
Lauren Gardner, Senior Research Fellow & Program Lead of School-Based Health Interventions, University of Sydney
On average, when looking at change between Year 7 and 10, every one-hour increase in sleep per night was linked to a 9% reduction in psychological distress.
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By Emerson Zerafa-Payne, Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland
Books are powerful tools for educating and empowering children about the histories, achievements and ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples to Australian society.
The best books are those written by First Nations authors that authentically recognise and celebrate culture. Often, they are produced by First Nations publishers, such as Broome-based Magabala books or in one case, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Here, then, are five such picture books to read during NAIDOC week – or indeed,…
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By Maria Blake, PhD student, Monash University
Jeffrey Stilwell, Associate Professor of Palaeontology, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University
Amber catches creatures in incredible detail. These fossil insects in amber are a link between ancient Gondwana and modern Australian forests.
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By Chris North, Associate Professor, Outdoor and Environmental Education, Te Kaupeka Oranga Faculty of Health, University of Canterbury
New research shows high levels of teacher anxiety and frustration over legal liability and paperwork for school trips. But there are ways to maintain this crucial part of the curriculum.
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By Amnesty International
Today, Amnesty International named teacher and political activist Pedro Albert Sánchez as a prisoner of conscience, and urged President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez to release him immediately and unconditionally. In a public statement to mark the third anniversary of the historic demonstrations of 11 and 12 July 2021, Amnesty urged the Cuban authorities to release all […] The post Cuba: Authorities must release those unjustly imprisoned and repeal repressive laws appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Christine McCarthy, Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Housing minister Chris Bishop says removing minimum dwelling size rules will deliver homes that are “bigger than a car”. But tiny houses might be a short-term solution that causes long-term issues.
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By Ena Chadha, Adjunct Professor York University Schulich School of Buisness / Chair of the Human Rights Legal Support Centre Board of Directors, York University, Canada
The recent allegations of sexual assault against Frank Stronach once again draw attention to the pervasive harassment women face in the workplace.
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By Jonathan Graffam, PhD Candidate in Theatre, Monash University
In interviews, Chappell Roan speaks on the influences of drag on her visual and musical aesthetic. But can a cis woman be a drag queen?
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By Louis de Koker, Professor of Law, La Trobe University
Stopping bank closures in the Pacific is vital for the economic wellbeing of island communities and their trading relationships with other countries.
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By Peter J. Dean, Director, Foreign Policy and Defence, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Pulitzer prize-winning journalist David E. Sanger travelled the world with five US presidents, from Clinton to Biden. His new book unpacks the “New Cold Wars” and how they impact the world.
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